Meridian, Idaho

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Coordinates: 43°36′51″N, 116°23′56″W
Meridian, Idaho
Nickname: The Center of the Treasure Valley

County	Ada County
Founded	1893
Incorporated	1903
Government
- Mayor	Tammy de Weerd
Area
- City	30.6 km² (11.8 sq mi)
- Water	0 km² (0 sq mi)
Population (2003)
- City	41,127
Time zone	Mountain (UTC-7)
- Summer (DST)	Mountain (UTC-6)
Website: www.meridiancity.org

Meridian is a city in Ada County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, Meridian's population was 34,919 (2003 estimate: 41,127). [1]

The most recent United States Census estimates place Meridian as the fifth largest city in Idaho behind Boise, Nampa, Idaho Falls and Pocatello. However, as of June 2006 Meridian is the fastest-growing city in Idaho, with a 14.5 percent increase in population between 2004 and 2005. Local planning agencies estimate the city's current population to be in excess of 60,000. [2]

Meridian is in the Boise metropolitan area.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Famous Residents
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Meridian is located at 43°36′51″N, 116°23′56″W (43.614229, -116.398963)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8 mi², all land.

ZIP codes: 83642, 83646 (As of July 1, 2006)

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 34,919 people, 11,829 households, and 9,510 families residing in the city (although today, the city's population on street signs is 56,108). The population density was 2,962.1/mi². There were 12,293 housing units at an average density of 1,042.8/mi². The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, .47% African American, .48% Native American, 1.26% Asian, .12% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 11,829 households out of which 49% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city the population was spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,276, and the median income for a family was $57,077. Males had a median income of $40,360 versus $27,174 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,150. About 4.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Famous Residents

Gracie Pfost, first woman elected to Congress from Idaho

Randy Tolsma, NASCAR driver

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